Burnley at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
794
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Burnley.
The postcode for Burnley is 3121 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Burnley (3121) sits in the Yarra region of Victoria.
Burnley has roughly 794 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Burnley scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 5 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burnley's population at 794, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
794
Median age
32
Family households
52%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$990/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
794
Median age: 32
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Safety
Crime and safety.
150
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burnley.
Local schools for Burnley
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Government School Catchment
Melbourne Girls College
Richmond Primary School
Hawthorn West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Burnley.
- What is the Burnley postcode?
- Burnley is in the 3121 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Yarra region.
- Where is Burnley?
- Burnley is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3121. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Yarra region.
- What is the average rent in Burnley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $990, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Burnley?
- There are 20 schools serving Burnley on this page, including Melbourne Girls College, Richmond Primary School, Hawthorn West Primary School.
- How walkable is Burnley?
- Burnley has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Burnley?
- Burnley is close to Hawthorn West, Richmond East, Richmond South, Richmond, Burnley North.
- What is the population of Burnley?
- The population of Burnley is approximately 794 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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